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Mosaics And How To Embellish Glass And Ceramics
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Book Synopsis Decorating Glass & Ceramics by : Mary Fellows
Download or read book Decorating Glass & Ceramics written by Mary Fellows and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book is a comprehensive guide to five immensely popular and challenging craft techniques. It covers Painting Ceramics, Decorating Tiles, Painting Glass, Glassworks and Glass and Ceramic Mosaic.
Book Synopsis Mosaics and How to Embellish Glass and Ceramics by : Simona Hill
Download or read book Mosaics and How to Embellish Glass and Ceramics written by Simona Hill and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book presents three beautiful and complementary crafts with step-by-step techniques and easy-to-follow projects. Simple instructions guide you through making mosaics, decorating china and painting glass, with practical ideas for the home and delightful ornamental objects. Templates are provided where required, and each chapter lists all the materials and equipment you will need. From a simple picture frame to embellished mirrors, and from a painted champagne flute to a mosaic bedhead, there is a creative and inspirational project for everyone here, making it the ultimate reference for every crafter.
Book Synopsis Step by Step Mosaics and how to Embellish Glass and Ceramics by : Simona Hill
Download or read book Step by Step Mosaics and how to Embellish Glass and Ceramics written by Simona Hill and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Decorating with Mosaics by : Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell
Download or read book Decorating with Mosaics written by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorating with Mosaics shows how to use a range of materials to embellish items both inside and outside the house. With templates, comprehensive instructions & clear illustrations, the author presents over 20 projects for all levels of skill.'
Book Synopsis The Practical Guide to Crafting with Mosaics Ceramics and Glassware by : Simona Hill
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Crafting with Mosaics Ceramics and Glassware written by Simona Hill and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 150 easy-to-make, original and stylish projects for home and garden using mosaic, decorative china, painted tiles and stained glass shown in 700 step-by-step colour photographs. Contains everything you need to know about techniques and materials
Book Synopsis Mixed-Media Mosaics by : Laurie Mika
Download or read book Mixed-Media Mosaics written by Laurie Mika and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-05-24 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine beautiful mosaic pieces with tiles that you easily create yourself! Mixed-Media Mosaics offers a fresh, new approach to a traditional art form. By making your own tiles from polymer clay, you control the size, shape, color and even the texture, resulting in beautiful finished pieces that include tabletops, boxes, jewelry and shrines. In addition to learning traditional tiling techniques such as working with grout and cutting glass tile, you'll also explore creative options for personalizing tiles: • Discover the magic of mica powders and the regal look they can give to mosaics • Learn quick and easy ways of adding paint to handcrafted and commercial tile • See how easy it is to create molds and cast your own relief tiles • Find ways to add personal meaning to your work with the addition of text tiles • Experiment with the addition of beads, jewelry and other embellishments by embedding them right into the tile! Whether you'd like to complete a mosaic tabletop for your patio, a jewelry box as a special gift, or simply experiment with jewelry, you'll find the inspiration you seek in Mixed-Media Mosaics. Start creating your custom mosaic pieces today.
Download or read book Mosaics written by Helen Baird and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosaic-making is a classic art that uses marble, vitreous glass and smalti. As well as using traditional materials, mosaics can be made with crockery, tiles, mirrored glass and metal. It is this, versatility, as well as its decorative qualities, which make the craft so appealing. The principles of mosaic-making are easy to master, and this book gives practical advice on all the basis techniques.
Download or read book Making Mosaics written by Leslie Dierks and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Of greatest use to beginners. The dozen projects will introduce first-time mosaicists to the art without...frustration.”—Booklist “You’ll never look at a shard of glass in the same way again.”—Glass Craftsman Innovative techniques, in tandem with striking and original designs, will make you revel in the creative pleasure of fashioning beautiful mosaics. An overview covers four basic mosaic methods: pique assiette, which uses fragments from plates, mugs, and pictures; direct (just lay it down and glue); indirect, where the work is done on a temporary surface before being cemented; and three dimensional applications. Magically transform everyday objects into art by replacing a standard kitchen counter with one covered in fragments of stone, glass, and pottery, or turning a simple lamp into a finely crafted sculpture. For additional inspiration, 50 artists provide invaluable hints and tricks of the trade.
Book Synopsis Dimensional Mosaics by : Leslie Perlis
Download or read book Dimensional Mosaics written by Leslie Perlis and published by Wardell Publications. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to take the Next Step' into dimensional Sculpting by combining fusing, surface decorating and mosaics. Celebrated glass designer Leslie Perlis brings her vibrant modern style to the timeless craft of mosaics -- with a sculptural twist. This lavishly illustrated book presents Leslie's unique approach that weaves together glass fusing, kiln fired surface decorating and mosaic fabrication to create outstanding dimensional sculptures. Allow Leslie to show you how to think outside the traditional mosaic square and encourage you to experiment with your creative energy. This Next Step Art Glass' series was developed for crafters who already have basic glass working skills. This Dimensional Mosaics' book has 18 pages of instructions to guide you through the complete process, starting with the development of a design, through the fabrication and final cleanup of a full-size sculpture. The project gallery includes 11 fully completed sculptures showcasing them with detailed illustrations and descriptions.
Book Synopsis Found Art Mosaics by : Suzan Germond
Download or read book Found Art Mosaics written by Suzan Germond and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Found materials are taking the craft world by storm because the creative potential is tremendous. Contemporary mosaic artists--who continue to expand the limits of construction and materials--can benefit greatly from this movement toward reuse. Even the mosaic neophytes among us can explore the myriad possibilities of these new materials with this fabulous guide. Learn everything you need to get started in the world of found art mosaics, from materials, glass, ceramics, natural materials, grouts, surfaces, sealants, safety gear, and more. The 27 projects here--including the Buttons & Pebbles Vase, Glittering Jewels Belt Buckle, and Recycled Bathtub Garden Planter--each reuse and repurpose objects differently, as the found object may be the surface, the tesserae, or both.
Download or read book Creative Mosaics written by Monica Cresci and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the age-old art form of mosaics quickly, easily, and using inexpensive materials. Transform ordinary objects into beautiful, original "objets d'art" using pieces of glass, cork and wood, ceramics, metal, wax, plastic, and paper. Breathtaking full-color photographs showcase more than three dozen spectacular projects that even beginners can create. Make a dazzling vase adorned with glass gems, a make-up box accented with bits of painted wood, a serving tray inlayed with broken tiles, a garden table decorated with a variety of pebbles, a colorful mosaic candle, a whimsical tray made with an old vinyl record, and much more. Plenty of how-to help is included and no previous technical skills are necessary. Reinvent any item using mosaic pieces and your imagination! 160 pages (all in color), 7 3/4 x 10 1/4.
Book Synopsis Mosaic Art and Style by : JoAnn Locktov
Download or read book Mosaic Art and Style written by JoAnn Locktov and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Adventures in Mosaics by : Meera Lester
Download or read book Adventures in Mosaics written by Meera Lester and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pique Assiette, a French term popularly translated as "broken plate" among mosaic artists, was wildly popular in the 1920s and is now experiencing a renaissance worldwide. It's a fun and easy craft that appeals to beginners as well as experienced mosaic artists seeking new and exciting techniques to add to their repertoire. You've seen these beautiful artworks in galleries -- now you can make them at home. The fully illustrated simple four-step process can be used to ornament all types of surfaces -- from small frames and wall plaques to flower pots, tabletops, serving trays, stepping-stones, and more. Adventures in Mosaics is packed with complete instructions for 18 beautiful projects, plus a gallery filled with even more inspirational objects. Now is the time to start putting pretty, chipped dishware; old jewelry; mirrors; and broken pottery to good use! Book jacket.
Book Synopsis Classic Mosaic by : Elaine M. Goodwin
Download or read book Classic Mosaic written by Elaine M. Goodwin and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This glorious book reveals the exquisite simplicity of decorating and designing with mosaics. As it delves into the history of the art, it draws on sources from Ancient Greece and Rome, The Renaissance, Pre-Columbian Mexico, the Victorian age, the Art Nouveau movement, through to the latest contemporary work. Enhanced with hundreds of color photos, Classic Mosaic explores the application of mosaics using classical influences. The versatility and decorative potential of mosaics is then interpreted in a dazzling array of historically-inspired projects. In chapters on materials, equipment, and techniques, Classic Mosaic explains how the process of application in an integral part of the design, whether using ceramic, Venetian glass smalti, gold, marble, stones, shells, or mirror. Elaine Goodwin, a respected mosaic artist, clearly demonstrates how a design is developed, from the initial idea to the finished piece. From intricate Grecian floor patterns to a shimmering Klimt chair mosaic, Classic Mosaic shows how to create splendid designs inspired by 6,000 years of mosaic art.
Book Synopsis Mosaics, The Art of Reuse by : Galit Glazer
Download or read book Mosaics, The Art of Reuse written by Galit Glazer and published by . This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosaic is a colorful, ever-changing art form that appeals to a wide range of artists. When mosaic art is combined with environmental awareness, the results are particularly stunning, as non-conventional items such as handles salvaged from broken dressers and broken chips of antique china can be incorporated into unique, environmentally friendly pique assiette mosaic projects. Mosaic - The Art of Reusing features 25 projects that are vivid, vibrant, and inspirational. There are vintage mirrors and dressers; decorative art deco style wall hangings; striking 3D sculptures; and practical home features such as a flight of steps
Download or read book Creative Glass written by Dorothy Wood and published by Laurel Glen Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at both beginners and experienced artists looking for new ideas, this unique approach to decorating everyday glass objects to create stylish individual pieces is both a practical guide and a source of inspiration. A plain piece of glass is like an artist's blank canvas, waiting to be embellished and transformed into a beautiful object. In this innovative book, Dorothy Wood presents fifteen stunning step-by-step projects in which simple pieces of glass come to life with the added color and texture of wire, beads, or mosaic tesserae. There are so many different types of glassware that can be decorated -- wine glasses, candlesticks, bowls, vases, pitchers, and decanters -- that the possibilities are endless. Creative Glass features a wide range of exciting projects, from those using simple techniques of coiling wire, to more advanced projects involving intricate beadwork or soldering. A comprehensive section at the beginning of the book is full of practical information on tools and materials and takes you through the basic techniques for working with wire, beads, and mosaic. All of the projects include accompanying step-by-step photographs, detailed instructions, and stylish photographs of the finished piece. From pretty Christmas ornaments to a sophisticated wire-woven decanter, there is something here to suit every taste and skill level. Book jacket.
Book Synopsis Mosaic Techniques & Traditions by : Sonia King
Download or read book Mosaic Techniques & Traditions written by Sonia King and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the breathtaking work of hundreds of artists on display throughout, this visually arresting volume showcases mosaics from all corners of the globe and teaches the skills needed to produce 15 beautiful pieces of your own.
